Peacock

All people love the beauty of a peacock. Do you know the scientific name of peacock? It is interesting to note that the scientific name of peacock is Pavo cristatus.

Epiphytes

Do you know anything about the term epiphytes? First remember that epiphytes are dependent on other plants. Now you may be thinking about the benefits that epiphytes get from other plants. Do you know which are the benefits? Support & mineral nutrition are the benefits that epiphytes get from other plants. Also remember that epiphytes are autotropic. Can you give a common example for epiphytes?
Example for epiphytes: Vanda
It is important to note that epiphytes possess aerial roots as well as clinging roots. Do you know the purpose of aerial roots & clinging roots? As the name indicates clinging roots helps to fix the epiphytes to the supporting plants but aerial roots helps to absorb moisture from the atmosphere with the help of a porous tissue known as velamen.

Halophytes

Most people know about halophytes. Actually what are halophytes? In simple terms we can say that halophytes are salt loving plants. We all know that in saline soil, the percentage of salt is very high. It is important to note that such conditions are very suitable for halophytes to grow.

Calcicoles & Calcifuges

What do you mean by calcicoles & calcifuges?
Calcicoles:
Calcicoles are plants that require lime for their growth. So it is important to note that they grow well in calcium rich soils. Calcicoles are also known in another name. Do you know which is it? Remember that calcicoles are also known as calciphytes.
Calcifuges:
Calcifuges are plants which do not grow well when they are grown in calcium rich soil. It is interesting to note that calcifuges are also known as oxylophytes.

Humus

What do you mean by humus? By the partial degradation of dead organic remains an amorphous substance which is dark in color is formed. These substances are known by the name Humus. Do you know the importance of humus? Humus is rich in certain nutrients which is necessary for soil micro organisms & green plants. In general we can say that the soil fertility is correlated with humus content.

Cricket bats

Cricket is the favorite play of most children. Do you know the name of the wood that is used for making cricket bats? Salix is the wood.

Bougainvillea

I know almost all people are familiar with bougainvillea. Nowadays this plant is cultivated in almost all houses.There are different varieties of bougainvillea. They can be seen in different colors.I think they are the most attractive plant. Do you know anything about the large coloured structures present in bougainvillea? Remember that the large coloured structures present in bougainvillea are petaloid bracts.

What is the name given to the fruit of sunflower?

Do you know the name given to the fruit of a sunflower? It is interesting to note that cypsela is the name given to the sunflower fruit. Another article related to sunflower is given below.http://importanceofscience.blogspot.com/2010/11/heliophytes.html

Everbloomers

Some plants like tomato can bloom throughout the year irrespective of the light length. Such plants are known as everbloomers. Everbloomers are also known as day neutral plants.

Importance of Sugarbeet & Tobacco

I think you may be confused about this title' Importance of sugarbeet & tobacco'. But let me tell you that this topic is related to the plants that flower in long day seasons or short day seasons.
It is important to note that sugarbeet is related to long day plant & tobacco is related to short day plant. What do you mean by long day plants & short day plants?
Long Day Plants:
Plants that flower during long day seasons are known as long day plants.
Short Day Plants:
Short day plants  are plants that flower during short day seasons.

Sciophytes

Do you know what are sciophytes? There are different plants which are shade loving. Those shade loving plants are called sciophytes. Balsam is considered as an example of sciophytes.Have you observed these plants? It is interesting to note that in the case of sciophytes, the stems are taller with long inter nodes. Do you know the purpose of this? This helps to prevent the shading of one leaf by another leaf. Also there is another merit for the plant? Can you guess what is it? 'Plant can reach optimum light'.

Heliophytes

Do you know what is meant by heliophytes? We all know that light is an important factor which helps in plant growth. The important point to remember is that light helps in photosynthesis. I think now you know that there is a connection between light & heliophytes.
 Heliophytes:
Heliophytes are plants that grow well in good amount of direct sunlight.
Example of heliophytes:
Sunflower is considered as an example of heliophytes.